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Kevin Fitzgibbons

Senior Strategist

As a Blue Stone Senior Strategist, Kevin Fitzgibbons provides a wide range of housing and economic development services to tribal governments and their housing entities. In addition, Fitzgibbons provides training and technical assistance to other governmental entities including state and local governments, public housing authorities and nonprofit entities. He also facilitates partnerships with the private sector and tribal business ventures to foster economic diversification in Indian Country.

Fitzgibbons served as Administrator for HUD’s Eastern Woodlands Office of Native American Programs for a 12-year period. In that capacity, he was responsible for funding, oversight and monitoring of ONAP related programs in a 26 state region. He administered approximately $70 million in annual Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) assistance for housing and related activities and $8 million in Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) funding. Fitzgibbons developed strategies to ensure federal government responsibilities were met in a timely manner for the review of grant applications, awarding of grant funds, monitoring of issued grants, and the enforcement of problem grants.

In addition, Fitzgibbons conducted extensive outreach activities to foster a greater understanding of the Department’s programs with tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs), other federal and state agencies, non-profits and the private sector. Previous to the administrator’s position, Fitzgibbons held other position with the Eastern Woodlands office including Director of the Grants Management Division.
Prior to his HUD experience, Fitzgibbons worked as a professional staff member on the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control in the United States House of Representatives. He also served as a Legislative Assistant for a member of congress focusing on housing related issues. Fitzgibbons has a Master’s of Science Degree in Public Administration.

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What tribal leaders are saying about Blue Stone:

Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan

Blue Stone helped the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority with a feasibility study for a gas station/c-store. We found them to be very knowledgeable and prompt with their results.

-- John Shagonaby

, Chief Executive Officer

Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Blue Stone brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization while emphasizing the need of Unity and helping bring Our Vision to fruition.

-- Marshall Pierite

, Former Tribal Chairman

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians

Blue Stone performed a thorough analysis that resulted in giving us insight and information that we converted into action that is returning positive results.

-- Darrell Mike

, Chairman

Squaxin Island Tribe

Blue Stone offers a clear effective product that takes in the uniqueness of your situation. They are very complete in their analysis to better serve your needs and productivity in your businesses. It is well worth the investment. Blue Stone was well worth the investment. A direct result was a more dedicated and motivated workforce … Continue reading “Squaxin Island Tribe”

-- Ray Peters

, Intergovernmental Affairs/Council Liaison

Dakota Nation Development Corporation of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate

Blue Stone is a vital partner in your business network for native business success, privately or tribally owned.

-- DelRay D German

, Chairman

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Blue Stone has a unique talent for analyzing resources so our Tribal Council could engage in a thoughtful dialogue to determine priorities.

-- Homer A. Mandoka

, Former Tribal Chairman

Seminole Tribe of Florida

The Blue Stone Team of professionals worked well with our Community Members and Executive Staff in developing the detailed recommendations for Council’s consideration.

-- James Billie

, Chairman

Ute Mountain Casino, Hotel & Resort

Blue Stone provided an unbiased perspective that our Council respected and was extremely professional and efficient in their assessment.

-- Bob Brooker

, General Manager

Seneca Nation

Utilizing Blue Stone helped us facilitate our priorities.

-- Tina Abrams

, Councilor

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

We appreciated their attention to detail and clear understanding of our community and bringing Accountability to our businesses. We have the honor of providing a competitive work environment which has resulted in attracting a talented workforce that is eager to work for us.

Results for Michigan tribe: Paid off loan completely in just three years.

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